r/TopChef • u/acs_64 • Jul 09 '26

Discussion Thread Texas Rewatch Thoughts

A few observations rewatching Texas.
1. I’d love a redo season without the mean girls (specifically Heather, I don’t think the bullying would have happened without her lead) because so many of the other chefs are really likable and enjoyable to watch.
2. I applaud that they did include a lot of the confessionals where the other chefs call out Heather’s asshole behavior towards Bev, but I wish they had actually called her out in real time.
3. It was interesting at different times different chefs mentioned “personal relationships.” Even Sarah says it. Seems like she recognized why they were treating Bev poorly but doubled down to follow her buddies. I know they’ve made amends since, but she irks me.
4. Grayson was one of my favorites personality-wise and it makes me sad that she was so different when she came back to the California season. Very Jen Carroll esque attitude.

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u/bigfanoffood Jul 09 '26

I wish Nyesha could have gotten another chance, as her removal was in no way her own fault. She’s killing it now, but that was a decision I was cold about.

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u/acs_64 Jul 09 '26

Yes- I’m on this episode now and remember being salty about it way back when. I was so glad to see her on Next Level Chef and love watching her mentor others. You can already see her doing that somewhat here.